Remembering, missing Pat Windsor
It seems that nothing else is going on in my community to write about, but death and unpopular/unreal politics, and that is off limits for me. However, one thing that I know that death is real, and stories of this sweet lady of Union Square, Mrs. Pat Windsor, who left us to be with…
Read MoreCount on immigration to be an issue in next Alabama legislative session
The headlines surrounding the hundreds of Haitian migrants showing up in Alabama continues, and communities around the state are up in arms. From Athens, to Albertville, to Sylacauga and now in Coffee County, Alabama citizens are not getting any answers on where, who and why the migrants are showing up in their cities. The concerns…
Read MoreChurch Briefs
October 5 Holly Springs Baptist Church and Cemetery Association of Coosa County’s biannual meeting is October 5 at 10 a.m. at the church. All members, please attend. October 13 Homecoming at Kellyton Baptist Church will be held Sunday, October 13, with meet and greet at 9:30 a.m. and worship service at 10:30 a.m. Guest…
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Who gets the oxygen mask first?
Love’s meaning is distorted when we assume it requires selflessness, prioritizing others’ well-being and happiness over our own. In the last three years, how often have you been told to act “for the greater good”? Although in the Bible it talks about extending love and care to our neighbors as we would to ourselves…
Read MoreVolleyball Senior Night celebrates with win against Talladega
The Lady Cougar varsity volleyball team recognized their two senior players, as well as their volunteer managers, in a ceremony during their game against Talladega County this week. Traci Cox has played volleyball for six years and was escorted by her parents, Tony and Debora Cox. Brynlee Hawthorne has also played volleyball for five years and was joined by her parents, Tony and Ashley Hawthorne. The…
Read MoreState, DOJ move to terminate 38 Tutwiler provisions
Special to the News For more than nine years, the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) voluntarily subjected itself to oversight by a federal court regarding its operation of Tutwiler Women’s Facility. While the department appreciates the need to continuously evaluate its operations, the department worked diligently since the inception of the investigation by the…
Read MoreAG Marshall announces Court of Criminal Appeals upholds murder conviction in Montgomery County
Special to the News Yesterday Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the conviction of Henry Joiner, 62, of Montgomery, for murder. Joiner was convicted in the Montgomery County Circuit Court on November 10, 2022. The evidence at trial showed that on the evening of May 29, 2020, the…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
September 27-28 A yard sale will be held September 27-28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 115 Brown Street in Goodwater. Children’s toy sale and baby stuff will be available. For information or directions call 256-839-5818 and ask for Jennie. October 3 Join us for the Coosa County Extension Office’s Fall Open House…
Read MoreAlabama One’s Athlete of the Week: Traci Cox
Congratulations to Alabama One Credit Union’s Coosa County Athlete of the Week Traci Cox from Central High School. Traci had 25 hits and three blocks on the volleyball court. Way to work, Traci! Go Cougars! Pictured is Market managers Jordan Eason and Suzanne Scott, Traci Cox and Coach Christopher Elliot.
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